4 offensive positions to prioritize in the 2022…

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Whether or not you believe that Russell Wilson will rebound from his current funk or if he’s truly become a liability, this team needs to do a better job of protecting its quarterback. Some will point to their respectable pass block win rate (61%). However, this group fails the eye test, as well as other advanced metrics. A recent analysis by the Athletic had the Seahawks ranked 31st in pass protection and Pro Football Focus currently has them ranked No. 26 in pass blocking. In any case, Wilson and Geno Smith faced a lot of pressure this season and upgrading the pass-block needs to be priority No. 1.

The leader of this group is veteran left tackle Duane Brown, who has had a magnificent NFL career. However, Brown is now 36 years old and his game is starting to show signs of decline. In any case, Brown can’t be considered a long-term option at his position and he’ll become a free agent next year, so the Seahawks need to start looking for his successor.

Good news: this draft class is supposedly strong along the offensive line, and even without a first-round pick Seattle should be able to nab a quality prospect. One recent mock had them taking Washington State stud Abraham Lucas in the third.  Other notable 2022 prospects include Mississippi State’s Charles Cross and Northern Iowa’s Trevor Penning.